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Steve Gardner
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Baseball writer/reporter and Senior Fantasy Editor @USATODAYSports with a soft spot for a former life in radio. Laughing all these many years. BBWAA, FSWA, JMU.
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    Steve Gardner
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    Jun 4, 2020
    The @pamsson thread made me feel the same way. If you'd like to talk about baseball writing, Trent certainly has more to offer but I'd be happy to help as well. If you'd like to talk about fantasy sports, I can do that too.
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    C. Trent Rosecrans
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    Jun 4, 2020
    This is something I’ve noticed, thought about and been bothered about — but haven’t DONE enough about. I have such privilege to have the place and voice I have. Please, please, please. If you are an aspiring baseball writer who is black, brown, Asian, LGBTQ or female, I am here
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    Steve Gardner
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    Dec 28, 2023
    Just dropped this in the mail today. I don’t ever want to take for granted the opportunity to be a part of this process. #BBHOF
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    Steve Gardner
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    Sep 21, 2018
    Replying to @realDonaldTrump
    That may be the worst tweet in presidential history.
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    Steve Gardner
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    Dec 15, 2020
    Submitted.
    Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Todd Helton, Andruw Jones, Scott Rolen, Curt Schilling, Gary Sheffield, Sammy Sosa, Billy Wagner
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    Steve Gardner
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    Jan 22, 2023
    Replying to @Shane_I_AM731 and @baseballinpix
    Cul de sac fly
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    Steve Gardner
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    Sep 13, 2018
    ~$15 million: What the Mets paid David Wright for 584 games in 5+ seasons from 2004-2009 in which he hit .309/.389/.518 with 140 HR, 561 RBI, 119 SB and 552 R. Also included: 4 ASG appearances, 2 Gold Gloves, 2 Silver Sluggers & 3 top-10 MVP finishes.
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    Darren Rovell
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    Sep 13, 2018
    $52,349,727: What David Wright has made in game checks since the last game he played (5/27/16). The Mets will recoup a little more than 70 percent of that cost through an injury insurance policy.
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    Steve Gardner
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    Dec 28, 2023
    Replying to @EddieBaseball
    Just consistently applying the same criteria to every player. They're the ones who tested positive and/or got suspended for PED use.
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    Steve Gardner
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    Jan 5, 2022
    Here's my Hall of Fame ballot. Bring on the debate. usatoday.com/story/sports/m…
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    Steve Gardner
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    Feb 27, 2017
    Tim Tebow hit two homers in his first round of batting practice.
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    Steve Gardner
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    Dec 28, 2023
    Replying to @SB_Duggan
    I think it comes down to Utley being an elite 2B and being a better all-around player than Holliday, which is reflected in his 64.5 WAR vs. Holliday's 44.5. OF is really deep with Beltran, Andruw, Sheffield (outfielder in name only, I guess) and Abreu on the ballot.
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    Steve Gardner
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    Dec 27, 2022
    Mailed my Hall of Fame ballot last week. One first-timer and six carried over from last year.
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    Steve Gardner
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    Jun 17, 2019
    Replying to @PxPOttawa
    GM and Ford never really liked each other anyway
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    Steve Gardner
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    Dec 20, 2018
    So many great memories shared today about my great friend @lawrmichaels. Just an amazing person who truly loved life. A few thoughts:
    Fantasy sports world loses an icon in Lawr Michaels
    From usatoday.com
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    Steve Gardner
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    Nov 25, 2019
    I won't have a Hall of Fame vote until next year ... so as a bit of a dry run, here's my would-be ballot: Derek Jeter Larry Walker Curt Schilling Barry Bonds Roger Clemens Scott Rolen Todd Helton Billy Wagner Gary Sheffield Andruw Jones More:
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    A few thoughts on the Hall of Fame 2020. One thing is certain about this year's voting. Derek Jeter will be a first-ballot selection. He has the numbers -- 3,465 hits, 14 All-Star appearances,...